Disparities in cardiovascular disease-related outcomes among cancer survivors in the United States: a systematic review of the literature

JC Bikomeye, I Awoyinka, JL Kwarteng… - Heart, Lung and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are major causes of morbidity and
mortality in the United States (US). Cancer survivors have increased risks for CVD and CVD …

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer care including innovations implemented in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review

S Rine, ST Lara, JC Bikomeye… - Journal of Global …, 2023 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused disruptions in the
delivery and utilisation of cancer services. The impact of these interruptions is …

[HTML][HTML] Upright patient positioning for gantry-free breast radiotherapy: feasibility tests using a robotic chair and specialised bras

S Boisbouvier, T Underwood, J McNamara… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
For external beam radiotherapy using photons or particles, upright patient positioning on a
rotating, robotic chair (a gantry-less system) could offer substantial cost savings. In this …

[HTML][HTML] Looking Back, Moving Forward: Challenges and Opportunities for Global Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control

PE Castle - Viruses, 2024 - mdpi.com
Despite the introduction of Pap testing for screening to prevent cervical cancer in the mid-
20th century, cervical cancer remains a common cause of cancer-related mortality and …

[HTML][HTML] Cervical cancer management in a low resource setting: A 10-year review in a tertiary care hospital in Kenya

AF Shaffi, EB Odongo, PM Itsura, PK Tonui… - Gynecologic Oncology …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer mortality among women
in Kenya due to late presentations, poor access to health care, and limited resources. Across …

[HTML][HTML] Barriers to Radiotherapy Access in Sub-Saharan Africa for Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review

PN Ramashia, PB Nkosi, TP Mbonane - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Access to radiotherapy services is critical for effective cancer treatment, yet
patients in sub-Saharan Africa face numerous barriers to accessing these services. The …

Cervical cancer care at a tertiary oncology facility in Uganda: Comparing daily practice with national treatment targets on cervical cancer control

M de Fouw, MWM Boere, C Nakisige, M Nabwire… - PloS one, 2025 - journals.plos.org
Objective Treatment of cervical cancer patients in Uganda is hampered by late diagnosis
due to the unavailability of timely screening and limited availability of advanced cancer care …

Access to and Utilization of Endocrine Therapy Among Breast Cancer Survivors in Botswana

JR Wester, RB Wagner, B Motladiile, I Nkele… - JCO Global …, 2024 - ascopubs.org
PURPOSE Breast cancer (BC) is the most common female cancer worldwide, and the
burden is increasing across sub-Saharan Africa. For women with hormone receptor–positive …

Six country vignettes: Strengthening radiotherapy and theranostics

M Mikhail-Lette, L Cordero, Y Lievens… - Journal of Cancer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background For cancer patient populations worldwide, the synchronous scale-up of
diagnostics and treatments yields meaningful gains in survival and quality of life. Among …

A Comparative Analysis of Hypofractionated and Conventional Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study

A Mallum, MB Tendwa, O Balogun… - Medical Research …, 2024 - esmed.org
Breast cancer presents a substantial health challenge in Africa and marked by a continuous
rise in its incidence and prevalence. The complexities of managing breast cancer on the …